B-105-0038
Rare Leather Book: Remains of Sir Walter Raleigh
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DETAILS
A scarce antique, 17th century book by Sir Walter Raleigh which includes poetry, letters and the author's famed History of the World.
TITLE
Remains of Sir Walter Raleigh, viz. Maxims of State, Advice to his son; his Son’s advice to his father; His sceptick; obfervations concerning the Caufes of the magnificency and opulency of cities. Obfervations touching trade and commerce with the Hollander and other nations; proving that our Sea and Land Commodities, enrich and strengthen other countries. His Letters to divers persons of quality; the prerogative of Parliaments in England, proved in dialogue between a councillor of State and a Justice of Peace.
PROVENANCE
Property of a gentleman (Montreal, Quebec, Canada). Acquired from Patrick King Ltd. (United Kingdom), August 2, 1988.
PUBLISHER
Printed for Henry Mortlock
BINDING
Brown full calf hardcover binding
ILLUSTRATED
Portrait frontispiece of Sir Walter Raleigh
LANGUAGE
English
EDITION
Originally published: 1661
SUBJECT(S)
English politics
PLACE OF ORIGIN
England | United Kingdom
AUTHOR(S)
Sir Walter Raleigh (English, 1552/54-1618)
PERIOD
Charles II (1649-51, 1660-85) | Late 17th century
DATE
1675
DIMENSIONS
Width 3 Depth 1 Height 5 inches
12 m.
CONDITION
Note: yellowing.
